predictably-built
|pre-dict-a-bly-built|
/prɪˈdɪktəbli bɪlt/
foreseeably constructed
Etymology
'predictably-built' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'built'. 'Predictably' comes from the Latin word 'praedicere', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'. 'Built' is the past participle of 'build', which comes from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
'predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', and 'built' from Old English 'byldan'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be foretold', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they describe something constructed in a foreseeable manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed in a manner that is expected or anticipated based on prior knowledge or patterns.
The predictably-built bridge withstood the storm as expected.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 07:54